Anger within the Pokemon GO community has surged as a wave of negative reviews, known as review bombing, hits the game. The cause of this uproar stems from modifications made to the Avatar system, which allows players to personalize their in-game character's appearance.

The Avatar system in Pokemon GO has undergone a significant overhaul, introducing a wider array of customization options such as body types, skin tones, and hair colors. Despite Niantic's intention to enhance player experience, the alterations have failed to resonate positively with many long-time players.

The discontent has manifested on various platforms including social media, app stores, and review aggregators. One-star ratings are flooding the app stores for both Android and iOS versions of Pokemon GO, with the game's Metacritic page also being bombarded with low scores. Calls on Reddit urging players to continue the onslaught of negative reviews in hopes of reversing the Avatar changes have further fueled the backlash.

Pokemon GO Receives Criticism Through Reviews

This recent incident is not the first time Niantic has faced backlash over alterations to Pokemon GO. Past controversial decisions, like imposing restrictions on Remote Raid Passes despite community objections, suggest that the current Avatar system changes may persist despite the negative feedback. While tweaks to the new system might be on the horizon, reverting to the old Avatar style seems unlikely.

The ongoing 'Pokemon GO Rediscover' campaign is set to introduce further changes, including events like 'Rediscover Your World' and 'Rediscover Kanto.' These events, starting on April 22, promise additional graphical updates and the return of Pokemon from the Kanto region. The campaign culminates on May 7 with the 'Rediscover Your Reality' update, details of which remain vague.